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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,650.13, 62,996 and 25,507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,650.13, 62,996 and 25,507.17 is: 35,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,650.13 : 62,996 = 25,507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,650.13/62,996 = 25,507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,650.13x = 62,996 × 25,507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,650.13x = 1,606,849,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,849,681.32/45,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,199.24

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